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cultural life of Jiangxi province

In addition, Jiangxi is the home of the influential
Yiyang opera style, which is believed to be one of the earliest forms of Chinese opera. It originated in the region around the northeastern city of Yiyang in the mid- to late 14th century and gradually spread to other areas of the country. Despite its historical significance, the Yiyang tradition itself has now almost disappeared.

place in Chinese opera

...kunqu matched the soft accompaniment and was usually performed by a male singing falsetto. Another style of opera from the same period,
yiyang qiang, seemed more appealing to the general public. The style is noteworthy not only for its use of a chorus (
bangqiang) in addition to the...

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